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Howard Arkley b. 1951

Artist (Draughtsman),
Artist (Painter)

Painter, photographer and sculptor who studied in Melbourne. Using the airbrush as his principal tool, Arkley was heavily influenced by punk culture, suburbia and domesticity. He also designed a suite of chairs "Muzak Mural Chair Tableau" in 1980-81. Arkley was the Australian representative at the 1999 Venice Biennale.

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, ACT
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT

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Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne, VIC

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Benalla Art Gallery, Benalla, VIC

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Howard Arkley b. 1951

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC

National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, ACT

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT

Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne, VIC

Benalla Art Gallery, Benalla, VIC

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